Requires landlords of certain properties to furnish New York homes and community renewal with data pertaining to succession rights.
Summary
This bill would add a new section to the Real Property Law requiring landlords of buildings with five or more rental units to file quarterly reports with New York Homes and Community Renewal about succession-rights applications. The reports would have to list how many applications were received in the prior three months, when they were received, whether they were granted or denied, and, if denied, the reasons for denial.
The bill defines “right of succession” as the right of an eligible family member to obtain a rent-stabilized renewal lease or protection from eviction in a rent-controlled apartment after the tenant permanently vacates the unit or dies. The measure is aimed at collecting data on how succession-rights claims are handled in larger rental properties and would take effect on January 1 after it becomes law.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would create a new reporting obligation for landlords of buildings with five or more rental units and expand the administrative role of New York Homes and Community Renewal by requiring it to receive and process succession-rights data. It would not directly change the substantive eligibility rules for succession rights, rent stabilization, or rent control, but it would add a new layer of oversight and recordkeeping that could affect landlord compliance practices and provide the state with information for enforcement or policy analysis.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the overall sentiment appears neutral and informational rather than overtly partisan. The bill is framed as a data-collection and transparency measure, suggesting an intent to better understand how succession-rights requests are being handled rather than to immediately alter tenant protections. No formal opposition or support is documented in the provided materials.
Contention
The main potential point of contention is the reporting burden placed on landlords of larger buildings, who would need to track and submit detailed quarterly information about succession applications and denial reasons. On the tenant side, the bill could be viewed as a tool to monitor whether eligible family members are being improperly denied succession rights, while landlords may view it as an administrative requirement that could invite scrutiny of their decisions. Because no committee transcript or vote history is provided, no specific lawmakers or stakeholder groups are identified as taking positions.
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